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Cheap flights from New York to Chicago from $97

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CHI
14 Mar — 21 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Chicago are usually found in January or February, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from New York to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 February 2026.

Fri 8/521:05
EWR
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ORD
Nonstop2h 38m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 9/516:47
ORD
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EWR
Nonstop2h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 10/2$124
Mon 23/223:05
EWR
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ORD
Nonstop2h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 26/218:51
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 9/2$126
Tue 24/223:05
EWR
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ORD
Nonstop2h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 26/218:51
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 10/2$128
Mon 16/310:06
EWR
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ORD
1 stop10h 57m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 17/318:10
ORD
-
EWR
1 stop13h 59m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 9/2$135
Fri 27/223:05
EWR
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ORD
Nonstop2h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 1/318:51
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 12/2$138
Mon 4/521:05
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 38m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 5/515:49
ORD
-
EWR
1 stop6h 51m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 10/2$143
Sat 2/509:10
EWR
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ORD
Nonstop2h 43m
United Airlines
Sat 23/521:19
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/2$148
Thu 5/323:05
EWR
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ORD
Nonstop2h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 8/318:51
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 9/2$152
Fri 21/817:30
EWR
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ORD
Nonstop2h 39m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 25/806:00
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 10/2$153
Mon 30/322:54
EWR
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ORD
Nonstop2h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 3/418:01
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 12/2$159
Wed 22/412:04
EWR
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ORD
1 stop8h 43m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 24/417:09
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 11/2$164

Find flight deals from New York to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$124

One-way from

$97

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$289

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$242 or less
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  • 8/5-9/5
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  • 4h 46m total
  • New York to Chicago
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  • 2h 28m total
  • New York to Chicago
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NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Mon 30/3

22:54-00:22

Nonstop2h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/4

18:01-21:09

Nonstop2h 08m

$159

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Thu 19/3

22:54-00:22

Nonstop2h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/3

18:01-21:09

Nonstop2h 08m

$180

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Fri 20/3

22:54-00:22

Nonstop2h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/3

18:01-21:09

Nonstop2h 08m

$201

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 10/3

21:25-23:14

Nonstop2h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 17/3

06:00-09:07

Nonstop2h 07m

$207

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Thu 16/4

21:50-23:37

Nonstop2h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 19/4

06:00-09:10

Nonstop2h 10m

$207

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Fri 1/5

21:50-23:37

Nonstop2h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/5

21:55-01:15

Nonstop2h 20m

$207

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Fri 17/4

15:15-16:56

Nonstop2h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/4

18:30-21:55

Nonstop2h 25m

$207

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Wed 1/4

21:50-23:37

Nonstop2h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

07:00-10:20

Nonstop2h 20m

$214

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Thu 5/3

15:18-17:01

Nonstop2h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/3

14:35-17:55

Nonstop2h 20m

$221

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Mon 9/3

19:45-21:34

Nonstop2h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/3

06:00-09:07

Nonstop2h 07m

$221

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Chicago

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New York to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 6 February 2026.

The best time to book flights from New York to Chicago is 64 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Chicago?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Chicago (average of $67). Flying from New York to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $167). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 February 2026.

When flying from New York to Chicago, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 85% versus a flight at midday.

How much does it cost for a return flight from New York to Chicago?

How often are flights from New York to Chicago delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between New York and Chicago have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 158 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Chicago flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Chicago flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from New York to Chicago?

    Airlines like Spirit Airlines and United Airlines fly from New York to Chicago in about 2h 28m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. New York and Chicago are separated by a distance of 1152 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to Chicago?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from New York to Chicago on time: SAUDIA (75%), WestJet (74%), Endeavor Airlines (71%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from New York to Chicago is $242. On average you can expect to pay $300. The most popular route, (Newark - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $441.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Chicago?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Chicago (average of $67). Flying from New York to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $167). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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